October 2026

Smith Celebrates Major Win for Missouri Jobs and National Defense as Boeing Receives Contract for Navy’s Next-Generation Fighter

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – This week, the Department of War announced that Boeing has been awarded a $20 billion contract to develop the Navy’s Next-Generation F/A-XX Strike Fighter. Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement applauding the award for Missouri workers and one of the state’s […]

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Governor Kehoe Orders Capitol Dome Lighted Pink in Recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine pink, beginning at sunset on Thursday, October 1, 2026, until sunrise on Friday, October 2, 2026, in recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “By lighting the Capitol dome pink, the State of Missouri is affirming our support

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SIU researchers use AI to speed up, improve bacteria detection 

by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — A doctor scribbles an order for antibiotics on a prescription slip and reminds the patient to take the full dosage, even if they start to feel better before the medication is gone. Sound familiar? It probably does for anyone who has been diagnosed with strep throat, an ear or

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Jackets get Homecoming win over Carlyle, 21-14

McCartney scores twice, Worley once, to secure the victory; quarterback Alex Blechle works his magic to record 241-of-Chester’s total 343 yards BY JIM BEERS             For the second week in a row, CHS Quarterback Alex Blechle worked his magic for the YellowJackets, to orchestrate a win for Chester. Blechle was the Jacket’s leading runner with

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